Job Purpose
\nCaritas Zambia is seeking a dynamic and values-driven Economic and Social Accountability Officer to help grow its impact and influence on Economic and Social Accountability advocacy.
\nCaritas Zambia is an institution of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) dedicated to promoting the Social Ministry of the Catholic Church. Caritas Zambia is an evidence-based advocacy organisation with a mandate to foster and uphold human dignity through the promotion of integral human development, achieved through research, advocacy, monitoring, and participation in the formulation of economic and social policies.
\nKey Objectives and Accountabilities<\/p>\n
To promote public accountability in economic policies and the use of natural resources,
\nTo animate public advocacy and influence policy development that prioritises the needs of the poor and vulnerable,
\nPromote accountability in the provision of social services
\nDevelopment of annual, quarterly, and other appropriate plans and budgets for EASP in line with the National strategic plans and other pertinent plans
\nPromptly, document all activities of the programmes
\nAttend network meetings as assigned
\nDevelop, promote, and sustain relevant networks with identified organizations
\nFacilitating awareness-raising workshops and fora with key stakeholders, as planned in the EASP programme
\nParticipate, present, and represent Carita Zambia at international and national conferences and events as assigned
\nHelp with facilitating capacity-building initiatives
\nHelp coordinate EASP lobbying and advocacy initiatives that are aimed at ensuring transparency and advocacy along the entire value chain of extractive industries, Public Finance, and economic issues
\nDevelop proposal and fundraising initiatives
\nFacilitating and building the capacity of dioceses and other CSOs to analyze and use data disclosed through EITI reports and other sources of data.
\nHelp with working with sub-structures at the national level and member organizations to promote extractive industry transparency advocacy in government policies through direct engagement with government officials and agencies.
\nHelp with research and draft memos, fact sheets, backgrounders, and other materials as necessary for advocacy efforts
\nHelp to implement activities under EASP as assigned.<\/p>\n
Education, Qualifications & Experience<\/p>\n
University degree in Economics
\nA master\u2019s degree in economics or a related field will be an added advantage.
\nAt least 4 years\u2019 experience as a Programme Officer in an NGO.
\nExperience in Project Management, social & economic governance around public finance, and extractives would be an added advantage.<\/p>\n
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